He talks about his life in rock and folk music and drops in a few songs to illustrate major milestones. But what a life! What songs!

McGuinn, founder and frontman of The Byrds, describes himself as the Forrest Gump of music, explaining: “I was just there at the right time.”

Now nearly 67, he’s been a professional musician for 50 years but his talent still shines.

McGuinn played alone on the Town Hall stage with only his trademark 12-string Rickenbacker and a rare Martin HD-7 seven-string acoustic.

He opened his 90-minute set by strolling on stage singing Bob Dylan’s I’m Younger Than That Now.

Dylan played a key role in the success of The Byrds, especially with their breakthrough hit Mr Tambourine Man which was also part of the set. Other old favourites were there too, including Turn!Turn!Turn!; Ballad of Easy Rider and Mr Spaceman before ending with May the Road Rise To Meet You.

It had been a cosy affair despite taking place in the cavernous Town Hall. But the venue was shamefully half-empty. I doubt the legend will be back after this amazing slap in the face.